Exercise Science: Health, Fitness and Sports Performance, Associate in Applied Science
Associate in Applied Science: AAS 3059
62-74.5 Credits
Program Contact
Kim McGee, ACSM (EP-C) | 480-726-4246 | kimberly.mcgee@cgc.edu
Program Description
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Exercise Science: Health, Fitness and Sports Performance program prepares students for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) personal trainer certifications. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in entry-level positions such as personal training within health and fitness clubs, wellness centers, and public and private recreation facilities. This curriculum also provides good preparation for transfer to a four-year bachelor program.
Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better required for all courses within the program. Overall program minimum GPA = 2.00.
++ indicates any suffixed course may be selected.
Program Requirements
Program Prerequisites: None
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 0-4 | |
| General Biology (Majors) I | ||
One year of high school biology | ||
| BIO160 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| or BIO201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | |
| Select one of the following: | 0-0.5 | |
| Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Providers | ||
| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) | ||
Current CPR/AED certification | ||
| EXS101 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXS125 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| EXS146 | Introduction to Exercise Testing | 1 |
| EXS215 | Resistance Training and Recovery Techniques | 3 |
| EXS217 | Cardiorespiratory and Flexibility Training | 3 |
| EXS246 | Advanced Exercise Testing | 2 |
| EXS255 | Program Design: Muscular Fitness and Performance | 3 |
| EXS257 | Program Design: Cardiorespiratory Fitness | 3 |
| Student must complete three (3) credits from the following EXS internship course options: | 3 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Exercise Science Internship | ||
or EXS270AA | Exercise Science Internship | |
| Exercise Science Internship | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Sport Science Internship | ||
or EXS275AA | Sport Science Internship | |
| Sport Science Internship | ||
| Option 3 | ||
| Exercise Science Internship | ||
| Sport Science Internship | ||
| Option 4 | ||
| Exercise Science Internship | ||
| Sport Science Internship | ||
| EXS290 | Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| FON100 | Introductory Nutrition | 3 |
| or FON241 | Principles of Human Nutrition | |
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success | 1-3 |
| or FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | |
| HES100 | Healthful Living | 3 |
| HES210 | Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness | 3 |
| PED101ST | Strength Training | 1 |
| or PED101RT | Resistance Training for Improved Sports Performance | |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Boot Camp | ||
| Body Sculpting | ||
| Cycling - Indoor | ||
| Group Fitness/Aerobics | ||
| Kickboxing | ||
| Latin Dancing | ||
| Physical Conditioning | ||
| Pilates | ||
| Stretch and Relaxation | ||
| Tai Chi | ||
| Suspension Training | ||
| Gentle Yoga | ||
| Hatha Yoga | ||
| Yoga | ||
| Power Yoga | ||
| Restorative Yoga | ||
| Zumba Fitness | ||
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Complete one (1) credit from one of the following course options not already selected in the Required Courses area. Choose a course that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor as needed. | 1 | |
| EXS+++++ Any EXS Exercise Science course | ||
| FON+++++ Any FON Food and Nutrition course | ||
| HES+++++ Any HES Health Science course | ||
| PED+++++ Any PED Physical Education course | ||
| IFS110 Critical Research for College Success | ||
| General Education | ||
| Core | ||
| First-Year Composition | ||
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition | 3 |
| or ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition | 3 |
| or ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Human Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Small Group Communication | ||
| Critical Reading | ||
| Select one of the following: | 0-3 | |
| College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (or equivalent by assessment) | ||
OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 3-6 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| College Mathematics | ||
| College Mathematics | ||
| College Mathematics | ||
| College Mathematics with Review | ||
| College Mathematics with Review | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| College Algebra/Functions | ||
| College Algebra/Functions | ||
| College Algebra/Functions | ||
| College Algebra/Functions with Review | ||
| College Algebra/Functions with Review | ||
Higher level course in the Mathematical Applications MA area | ||
| Distribution | ||
| Humanities, Arts and Design | ||
| Any approved general education course(s) from the Humanities, Arts and Design area | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Met by Required Courses 1 | 0 | |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Met by Required Courses 2 | 0 | |
| Total Credits | 62-74.5 | |